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5th grade study guide

Total questions: 174

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.


If dinosaurs were alive today, they would be some of the largest creatures on Earth.

a)

giving permission

b)

a condition

2.

Complete the following sentence:


I ___ run very fast.

a)

might

b)

can

3.

Match the following

a)

CAN

1.

Ability, permission, request

b)

MAY

2.

Permission, possibility

c)

COULD

3.

Past ability, future possibility, suggestion

4.

Match the following

a)

SHOULD

1.

Advice

b)

WOULD

2.

Request, invitation

c)

NEED

3.

Necessity

5.

I am happy to inform you that I ​ (a)   come to work next week.

Choose from the below words
can
could
shall
will
should
6.

You ​ (a)   take the test seriously, even if you already have enough good grades to pass.

Choose from the below words
should
need to
will
can
ought to
7.

I ​ (a)   go out tonight, but I don’t think so. I feel too tired.

Choose from the below words
might
may
could
should
will
8.

You ​ (a)   take an ID card with you if you enter the stadium. Otherwise you won’t get in.

Choose from the below words
must
have to
should
canž
can
shall
9.

​ (a)   ​ I use your pen, please?

Choose from the below words
May
Should
Might
10.

If you’ve got such a bad cough, you ​ (a)   smoke.

Choose from the below words
shouldn’t
mustn't
wouldn't
11.

Please, excuse me but I really ​ (a)   go now.

Choose from the below words
must
will
could
12.

My dad said I _________ go to Tom's house if I finish my homework.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

may

13.

My brother ___________ like to learn how to play the piano.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

could

14.

We __________ line up as soon as we hear the fire alarm.

a)

must

b)

can

c)

might

15.

Years ago, people _________ only travel to Antarctica by ship.

a)

could

b)

must

c)

may

16.

My grandma _________ sew very well, so we always bring her our ripped clothes.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

may

17.

Everyone _____ choose a topic before researching, she said.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

might

18.

I ________ play the guitar so well because I practiced a lot.

a)

can

b)

may

c)

must

19.

We _______ also visit the reptile exhibit if you're interested.

a)

should

b)

must

c)

could

20.

My teacher said that Briana _________ go to the nurse's office if she needs to.

a)

will

b)

may

c)

would

21.

I ___________ like to help you when I finish my homework.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

can

22.

You _______ dress warmly if you visit Antarctica.

a)

may

b)

must

c)

will

23.

He ________ practice his guitar before the big performance.

a)

should

b)

could

c)

may

24.

Complete the following sentence:


Donny ____ ice-skate by the time he was 4 years old.

a)

could

b)

would

25.

What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.


Tracy will finish her degree in marketing next year.

a)

future action

b)

a condition

26.

Complete the following sentence:


You ___ clean your room right now!

a)

must

b)

might

27.

Complete the following sentence:


We ____ go to San Antonio in April, but we are not sure.

a)

might

b)

can

28.

What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.


When he was a puppy, our dog Sparky could run for miles without getting tired.

a)

past ability

b)

expectation

29.

Complete the following sentence:


- Teacher, can we go now?

- Yes. You ___ go out to recess now.

a)

may

b)

should

30.

Complete the following sentence:


- Do you have any anime show recommendations?

- You ____ watch Yu-Gi-Oh! It is very entertaining!

a)

can

b)

should

31.

What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.


Tiny robots made out of DNA might one day be used to fight diseases.

a)

possibility

b)

near certainty

32.

Complete the following sentence:


We ___ go to 6th grade after we finish this school year.

a)

would

b)

will

33.

Complete the following sentence:


If you'd apologized, she _____ have forgiven you.

a)

would

b)

could

34.

What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.


You may pick some of these tulips to put in your bouquet.

a)

advice

b)

giving permission

35.

What does the modal verb show?


You haven't slept well, you must be tired.

a)

near certainty

b)

possibility

36.

What does the modal verb show?


We can build this dream together.

a)

ability

b)

past ability

37.

Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.


Ms. Lester is a talented musician. She _____ play the piano beautifully, and she also sings.

a)

can

b)

should

38.

Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.


Since the score is 7-0 in the eighth inning, our team _____ easily win the game.

a)

should

b)

must

39.

Identify and type the modal verb:

You must respect your teachers.

(a)  

40.

Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.


We can't find the toy boat anywhere. It _____ have sunk.

a)

can

b)

must

41.

Identify and type the modal verb:

You should wait for the rain to stop before driving home. It could be dangerous.

(a)  

42.

Select the modal verb that best completes the sentence.

_____ you peel the beets and the potatoes for dinner?

a)

Could

b)

Should

43.

Identify and type the modal verb:

I will eat all my veggies.

(a)  

44.

Type the modal verb that best completes the sentence.


Ava (a)   have finished the tortilla chips, but I'm not sure.

45.

Identify and type the modal verb:

I would buy a new tablet, but I don't have the money.

(a)  

46.

What does the modal verb show?

Melchor can kick the ball very hard.

a)

ability

b)

past ability

47.

What does the modal verb show?

Natalia can write very well.

a)

ability

b)

past ability

48.

What does the modal verb show?

Avril could sleep all day when she was a baby.

a)

request

b)

past ability

49.

What does the modal verb show?

Could you please give me a ride home?

a)

request

b)

past ability

50.

What does the modal verb show?

May I ask you how old are you?

a)

formal request

b)

giving permission

c)

possibility

51.

What does the modal verb show?

You may go to the restroom now.

a)

formal request

b)

giving permission

c)

possibility

52.

What does the modal verb show?

I may visit my grandmother in Germany this summer.

a)

formal request

b)

giving permission

c)

possibility

53.

What does the modal verb show?

Dallas Cowboys might actually win the Superbowl this year.

a)

formal request

b)

possibility

54.

What does the modal verb show?

Alan might become a superstar some day!

a)

ability

b)

probability

55.

What does the modal verb show?

All students must wear the uniform in their project video.

a)

obligation

b)

near certainty 

c)

necessity

56.

What does the modal verb show?

Pets must be loved and cared for.

a)

obligation

b)

near certainty 

c)

necessity

57.

What does the modal verb show?

You haven't eaten lunch yet, you must be starving.

a)

obligation

b)

near certainty 

c)

necessity

58.

What does the modal verb show?

They've been on the road for hours, they should be arriving soon.

a)

expectation

b)

advice

59.

What does the modal verb show?

Wow, you look really tired. You should take a nap.

a)

expectation

b)

advice

60.

What does the modal verb show?

All doctors will be provided with safety equipment.

a)

future action

b)

advice

61.

What does the modal verb show?

If I had $100, I would buy three bags of Doritos.

a)

future action

b)

condition

62.

Complete the sentence with the present progressive form of the verb.


Irma and Todd (a)   (rearrange) the chairs into rows.

63.

Complete the sentence with the present progressive form of the verb.


I (a)   (feel) anxious about my trip next week.

64.

Complete the sentence with the past progressive form of the verb.


Mom and I ____ (argue) about which football team was best.

a)

were arguing

b)

are arguing

65.

Complete the sentence with the past progressive form of the verb.


Gordon _____ (teach) his brother to tie a bow tie.

a)

was teaching

b)

is teaching

66.

Complete the sentence with the future progressive form of the verb.


Kika (a)   (playing) the violin at Bellas Artes next summer.

67.

Complete the sentence with the future progressive form of the verb.


We (a)   (plan) a trip to Middle East.

68.
The sky IS BECOMING darker by the minute.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
69.
The artist WAS MAKING amazing pictures in his studio.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
70.
The boys and girls ARE FORMING two teams.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
71.
I WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING every animal I see at the zoo today.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
72.
Lydia WAS TELLING her friends about her plans for a sleepover on Saturday.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
73.
Mom _____ baking cookies. (present)
a)
is
b)
was
c)
were
74.
The stoplight _____ changing to red. (past)
a)
were
b)
was
c)
is
75.
I _____ doing my math homework tonight. (Future)
a)
was
b)
am
c)
will be
76.
In which sentence is the correct past progressive tense of sleep used?
a)
I were sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.
b)
I was sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.
c)
I will be sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.
77.
In which sentence is the correct future progressive tense of close used?
a)
The ride at the amusement park was closing soon.
b)
The ride at the amusement park is closing soon.
c)
The ride at the amusement park will be closing soon.
78.
In which sentence is the correct present progressive tense of study used?
a)
I am studying for my test tomorrow.
b)
I was studying for my test tomorrow.
c)
I will be studying for my test tomorrow.
79.

The class __________ their retreat three weeks from now.

a)

is having

b)

are having

c)

were having

d)

will be having

80.

The visitors __________ Mr. Chan's class right now.

a)

are observing

b)

are observing

c)

were observing

d)

will be observing

81.

The delegates from each country __________ tomorrow.

a)

arrives

b)

are arriving

c)

will arrive

d)

will be arriving

82.

I __________ the newspaper when a sudden explosion was heard.

a)

read

b)

am reading

c)

was reading

d)

will be reading

83.

Lily __________ all her assignments when the delivery guy arrived.

a)

answers

b)

answered

c)

is answering

d)

was answering

84.

Everyone __________ online exercises right now.

a)

answers

b)

is answering

c)

are answering

d)

will be answering

85.
Jason and Roland were riding their bikes when it started to rain.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
86.
The scientist will be talking about his research at the next meeting.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
87.
Mrs. Byers will be traveling in the Caribbean this coming spring.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
88.
The fans were cheering for Rafael when he fell during the soccer game.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
89.
Anthony was doing his homework when the phone rang.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
90.
Katelynn, Helen,  and Joseph will be running for student council.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
91.
We were watching a Nearpod lesson on the big screen when a power failure happened.  
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
92.
Mario is staying after school today.
a)
present progressive
b)
past progressive
c)
future progressive
93.

Rob and Sue were not receiving math class yesterday.

a)

Present progressive tense

b)

Past progressive tense

c)

Future progressive tense

94.

My brother was not reading a book last week.

a)

Present progressive tense

b)

Past progressive tense

c)

Future progressive tense

95.

Tamara will be working during Christmas.

a)

Present progressive tense

b)

Past progressive tense

c)

Future progressive tense

96.

Will and Bruno are not taking a bath at this moment.

a)

Present progressive tense

b)

Past progressive tense

c)

Future progressive tense

97.

I am reviewing grammar topics at this moment.

a)

Present progressive tense

b)

Past progressive tense

c)

Future progressive tense

98.

We use present progressive to talk about _______________.

a)

actions in progress

b)

actions in present simple

c)

habits and routines

d)

actions in past

99.

We use past progressive to talk about _______________.

a)

progressive actions in the past

b)

progressive actions in the present

100.

While they__________Paris last year, thousands of tourists saw Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa at the Louvre.

a)

were visiting

b)

visit

c)

are visiting

d)

would visit

101.

The future progressive tense talks about an action that will be happening or taking place at some point in the future.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Select the future progressive tense structure to complete the sentence: They _______________ the graduation party.

a)

will plan

b)

will be

c)

will be planning

103.

Select the future progressive tense structure to complete the sentence: My cousins _______________ with us this summer.

a)

will be

b)

will be staying

c)

will stay

104.

Which words BEST complete the sentence below?

I _____________ in my favorite chair right now.

a)

am sitting

b)

are sitting

c)

was sitting

d)

were sitting

105.

Choose the correct verb tense for the following sentence:


Mrs. Crown ________ her class about progressive tense verbs last week.

a)

teaching

b)

is teaching

c)

was teaching

d)

will be teaching

106.

Choose the correct verb tense for the following sentence:


Our principal ___________ to award the top readers with an ice cream party today.

a)

planning

b)

is planning

c)

was planning

d)

will be planning

107.

Check which sentence doesn't belong to progressive tenses.

a)

They were celebrating the birhtday.

b)

She is working at school.

c)

You did not travel to USA.

108.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
That's the house _____ I grew up.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
109.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
The reason _____ I'm so tired is because I went to bed too late.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
110.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
Please call me _____ you get home.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
111.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
This is the hospital where Jack was born.
a)
this
b)
is
c)
where
d)
was
112.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
I can't remember the time when we first met.
a)
the
b)
time
c)
when
d)
met
113.
Which relative adverb belongs in the blank?
Just ____ you think your house is clean, there is more work to do.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
114.
Which relative adverb belongs in the blank?
I told her ____ you wouldn't let her go to the movies.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
115.
Which relative adverb fills the blank?
I will place these books _____ you can easily find them.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
116.
Which relative adverbs belongs in the blank?
Do you know ____ Mrs. Smith will have my test graded?
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
117.
I didn't know the reason ______________ I got in trouble. 
a)
when
b)
why
c)
how
d)
where
118.
Tell the teacher __________ you didn't get it complete.
a)
Where
b)
When
c)
Why
119.
Answer the questions __________ the teacher tell you to.
a)
Where
b)
When
c)
Why
120.
I think the reason ______ people like you is because you are kind. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
121.
This is the reason _________ I love to go to school.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
122.
This is classroom is ______ I lost my first tooth. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
123.
We are leaving for vacation _____ my dad gets home. 
a)
why
b)
where
c)
when
124.
She would like to know ________ the party begins. 
a)
why
b)
when 
c)
where
125.
This secret spot is _____ I keep  my diary.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
126.
I do not know _____ you are mad at me.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
127.
Tomorrow is _______ we will meet our new student. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
128.
The store _____ we shop is around the corner.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
129.
We will change classes _______ the bell rings. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
130.
I think the reason ______ people like you is because you are kind. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
131.
Today is August 30, 2017, __________ we ate pizza.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
132.
Can you meet me at the movie theater it is the place ____________  I want to see "Spider Man".
a)
where
b)
why
c)
when
133.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Do you know where I can buy a new skateboard?
a)
do
b)
know
c)
where
d)
can
134.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Please call me when you get home.
a)
please
b)
call
c)
when
d)
get
135.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
There must be a reason why I got a bad grade on my test.
a)
must
b)
be
c)
reason
d)
why
136.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Do you know why so many people have been sick?
a)
do
b)
know
c)
why
d)
have
137.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
We were about to watch a movie when the telephone rang.
a)
were
b)
about
c)
watch
d)
when
138.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
Italy is a place _____ I would like to visit.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
139.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
Do you know the reason _____ she is so upset?
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
140.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
I remember the time _____ we caught fireflies.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
141.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
This is the place _____ I got my new puppy.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
142.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
August 12th is the day _____ school starts.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
143.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
My dad went outside to see _____ the dog was barking.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
144.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
Do you remember the time _____ we played at the park last summer?
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
145.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
That's the house _____ I grew up.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
146.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
The reason _____ I'm so tired is because I went to bed too late.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
147.
Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
Please call me _____ you get home.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
148.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
This is the hospital where Jack was born.
a)
this
b)
is
c)
where
d)
was
149.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
The scary movie was the reason why I couldn't sleep.
a)
the
b)
was
c)
reason
d)
why
150.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
I can't remember the time when we first met.
a)
the
b)
time
c)
when
d)
met
151.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
This is the store where I bought my shoes.
a)
this
b)
where
c)
bought
d)
my
152.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Do you know why we are having silent snack?
a)
know
b)
why
c)
are
d)
having
153.
Which relative adverb belongs in the blank?
Just ____ you think your house is clean, there is more work to do.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
154.
Which relative adverb belongs in the blank?
I told her ____ you wouldn't let her go to the movies.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
155.
Which relative adverb fills the blank?
I will place these books _____ you can easily find them.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
156.
Which relative adverbs belongs in the blank?
Do you know ____ Mrs. Smith will have my test graded?
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
157.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Do you know where I can buy a new skateboard?
a)
do
b)
know
c)
where
d)
can
158.
What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Please call me when you get home.
a)
please
b)
call
c)
when
d)
get
159.
I didn't know the reason ______________ I got in trouble. 
a)
when
b)
why
c)
how
d)
where
160.
Tell the teacher __________ you didn't get it complete.
a)
Where
b)
When
c)
Why
161.
Answer the questions __________ the teacher tell you to.
a)
Where
b)
When
c)
Why
162.
I think the reason ______ people like you is because you are kind. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
163.
This is the reason _________ I love to go to school.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
164.
This is classroom is ______ I lost my first tooth. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
165.
We are leaving for vacation _____ my dad gets home. 
a)
why
b)
where
c)
when
166.
She would like to know ________ the party begins. 
a)
why
b)
when 
c)
where
167.
This secret spot is _____ I keep  my diary.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
168.
I do not know _____ you are mad at me.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
169.
Tomorrow is _______ we will meet our new student. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
170.
The store _____ we shop is around the corner.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
171.
We will change classes _______ the bell rings. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
172.
I think the reason ______ people like you is because you are kind. 
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
173.
Today is August 30, 2017, __________ we ate pizza.
a)
why
b)
when
c)
where
174.
Can you meet me at the movie theater it is the place ____________  I want to see "Spider Man".
a)
where
b)
why
c)
when

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